Job: Communications Coordinator, ITDP Brazil

Location: Rio de Janeiro 
Deadline: Friday, 13 December 2013 

Description
Communications Coordinator, ITDP Brazil Organization The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) works with cities around the world to promote sustainable and equitable transport and urban development. ITDP is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City with offices in China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and the United States. ITDP's programs focus on bus rapid transit, non-motorized travel, travel demand management, parking, transport policy and urban development. More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org. ITDP's work is organized around two global strategies: 'Better Streets' and 'Better Cities'.

• 'Better Streets' is our Transportation program. It focuses on changing the streets through implementing sustainable transport corridors with great BRT systems with great bike lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian zones and public spaces.
• 'Better Cities' is our Sustainable Development program. It focuses on changing the urban environment around those corridors. It will be focused on changing the way land is developed around BRT through zoning and parking regulatory reforms. In Brazil, we work with municipal government officials and society, using technical knowledge accumulated through experience in other countries, to inspire excellence in the implementation of best practice solutions and promote their potential for replication. Responsibilities The Communications Coordinator will, under supervision of the Country Director, have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of project planning and implementation. The key role of the Coordinator is to implement ITDP Brazil's communications plan, with specific assignments, such as:
• Write and distribute releases to the media
• Write posts for ITDP's blogs in English and Portuguese
• Keep social media pages/accounts updated
• Prepare/review and finalize communications materials such as factsheets and manuals
• Collaborate with team to develop case studies
• Liaison with ITDP HQ communications team
• Compile and send internal weekly news bulletin in English
• Review and record online and offline clippings
• Maintain photo archive
• Maintain brasil@ and brazil@ e-mails
• Maintain and send invitations/notices ITDP Brazil's mailing list
• Provide logistical support for events, workshops and campaigns
• Assist team meetings
• Report on progress of assignments on a monthly basis

Key qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Communications or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in related areas pertinent to the job description.
• Basic knowledge of alternative modes of transportation, transportation policy and urban mobility. Key attributes
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and geographically distributed team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and short-term deadlines. This is a full time position, based in Rio de Janeiro. The applicant should be Brazilian or have a permanent resident visa. The salary will commensurate with the applicant's experience. To apply, send your CV in English to brasil@itdp.org by September, 15. Only electronic documents sent by email will be considered.

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